Agent Z And The Penguin From Mars was a 1996 Children's BBC sitcom, based on the book of the same name by Mark Haddon. The six episode series followed the exploits of Ben Simpson, played by Duncan Barton, and his friends Barney, played by Andrew McKay, and Jenks, played by Reggie Yates, who together formed the "Crane Grove Gang", named after the street where they lived. This was a society dedicated to playing ingenious practical jokes in an initiative called "Agent Z".

Cast & crew

M

Mark Haddon

Creator

D

Duncan Barton

Ben Simpson

A

Andrew Wheeler

Tod

A

Andrew McKay

Barney

Reggie Yates

Jenks

N

Nicola Mycroft

Sam

I

Ian Sharrock

Dad

Catherine Shipton

Mum

R

Rod Culbertson

Dennis Sidebottom

Stephen Churchett

Finlay the Butler

P

Pamela Power

Mrs Sidebottom

L

Ludmilla Vuli

Nurse Martin

J

James Mansfeild

Dr Gordon

J

Jeremy Pearce

Policeman

D

David Buckham

Security Guard

D

Deborah Mackenzie

Newsreader

E

Eileen Anson

Mrs block

R

Ray Burnside

Record Store Manager

Chris Sanders

Park Keeper

S

Sally Chattaway

Dolly Partaliens

R

Roger Llewllyn

Mr Crippers

Seasons

6 episodes

Season 11996 · 6 episodes